Device for forming knots in neckties



Qcto 21 1952 w, SQRENSON 2,614,259

' DE ICE F I KTIES Patented Oct. 21, 1952 UNITED STATES N'l QFFICE.

1 Claim.

The invention concerns a device for use in forming knots in neckties, particularly large knots resembling the Windsor knot. The device of the invention acts as a form or support for the knot, and the tie is wrapped around it as hereinafter described.

It is an object of the invention to provide a device which will facilitate the forming of large, beautiful knots in neckties, and which will produce knots of uniform appearance each time that it is used.

It is a further object of the invention to prevent spoiling the tie while forming knots therein, thereby increasing the useful life of the tie.

An advantageous feature of the invention is that by its use a knot is formed which remains in place indefinitely without requiring any attention and without causing any discomfort to the wearer.

Another advantageous feature of the invention is that by its use a knot is formed which is easily untied.

The invention will be readily understood by referring to the following description and the accompanying drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 is a front view of one form of the invention.

Figs. 2 and 3 are top and bottom views, respectively, of the device illustrated in Fig. 1.

Fig. 4 is a side view of the device illustrated in Fig. 1.

Fig. 5 is a back view of the device illustrated in Fig. 1.

Fig. 6 is a front view of a modified form of the invention.

Figs. 7 and 8 are top and bottom views, respectively, of the form of the invention illustrated in Fig. 6.

Fig. 9 is a side view of the form of the invention illustrated in Fig. 6.

Fig. 10 is a back view of the form of the invention illustrated in Fig. 6.

Fig. 11 is a front view of another form of the invention.

Figs. 12 and 13 are top and bottom views, respectively, of the form of the invention illustrated in Fig. 11.

Fig. 14 is a side view of the form of the invention illustrated in Fig. 11.

Fig. 15 is a back view of the form of the invention illustrated in Fig. 11.

Figs. 16, 17 and 18 illustrate three steps in forming a knot in a tie using the device of the invention.

Referring to Figs. 1 to 5, inclusive, the device includes a triangular body i which is generally convex on the front side and concave on the back side. sponds in shape to the shape of the knot, and a cavity is formed in the back side of the body l adapted to receive a portion of the knot. It is contemplated that the body I may be advantageously made of lucite or other plastic material. A relatively narrow band 2 extends horizontally across the back side of the body I, and it is contemplated that the band 2 may be made of metal and joined at its ends to the body I by screws 3. Alternatively the band 2 may be formed integrally with the body I.

In the form of the invention illustrated in Figs. 6 to 10, inclusive, the lower end of the body I is built up. A vertically extending cylindrical bore 4 is formed in the built up portion 5, the bore 4 extending longitudinally of the built up portion 5, terminating in the top thereof. A slot 6, which extends longitudinally with respect to the bore 4, is formed in the built up portion 5 and connects the interior of the bore 4 with the back side of the body I.

In the form of the invention illustrated in Figs. 11 to 15, inclusive, the lower end of the body I is likewise thickened on the back side. A vertically extending rectangular bore 1 is formed in the thickened portion 5, the rectangular bore 1 corresponding to the cylindrical bore 4 illustrated in Figs. 6 to 10 inclusive.

As illustrated in Figs. 16 to 18, inclusive, when using the form of the invention shown in Figs. 1 to 5, inclusive, the short, narrow end of the tie is inserted downwardly between the back side of the body I and the band 2. When using the form of the invention shown in Figs. 6 to 10, inclusive, or the form shown in Figs. 11 to 15, inclusive, the short, narrow end of the tie is inserted downwardly thru the cylindrical bore 4 or the rectangular bore 1, and for this purpose the edge of the tie is slipped thru the slot 6. An overhand knot is formed as shown in Fig. 16, and the long end of the tie is passed behind the device of the invention, then over and across the front side of the device as shown in Fig. 17. Thereafter the long end of the tie is passed upwardly behind the overhand knot, then over and downwardly again, finally being passed downwardly over the front side of the device, between the device and the single fold of the tie shown in Fig. 17. The knot is then adjusted snugly about the neck of the wearer by pulling the short end of the tie.

To loosen the knot it is necessary only to The front side of the body I corregrasp the knot and pull it downwardly on the short end of the tie, slipping the device of the invention out of the knot. The remainder of the knot is easily untied.

The invention may be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope thereof.

I claim:

A knot forming and supporting device for Windsor type knotsin .neckties comprising; a-

generally triangular p1ate=like member," the front side of which is convex and the rear side of which is concave; tie retaining means extending substantially horizontally from corresponding points :7

on the side edges of said member intermediate the upper and lower ends of said-member, said means extending across at least .the.major.portion of the rear concave surface of said member and spaced from said surface, said means andsaid member thus defining a substantially conand supporting member for the outermost portion of the knot.

WARNER H. SORENSON.

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